The best time to post on social media
Live data on when Zertle members are posting, shown in your timezone, plus rules of thumb for your audience.
There's no single best time for everyone. It depends on who you're trying to reach and when they have a spare moment. The chart below is live: it shows when posts were made on Zertle over the last month, converted to your timezone.
When are people posting?
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Rules of thumb
Good starting points, to test against your own results:
- Workday audiences: early morning, lunchtime and early evening
- Parents: after school pick-up and after children's bedtime
- Hobby communities: evenings and weekend mornings
- Local businesses: an hour or two before people make plans
Test, don't guess
Post at two different times for a month and compare comments and follows. Schedule posts so you can hit the right time even when you're busy.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the chart's data come from?
Public posts on Zertle over the last 30 days, grouped by hour and shown in your timezone.
Can I schedule posts on Zertle?
Yes, save a draft and pick a time to publish.
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